Incidence and risk factors of blood splatter in dermatological surgery: how protective are full facial masks?

Reducing blood splatter in dermatological surgery

“…Dear Editor , Aguilar‐Duran et al . reconfirmed the increased risk of blood splatter specifically associated with the use of bipolar electrosurgery and recommended wearing a mask with a visor when it is used . Bipolar electrosurgery is an excellent means of achieving haemostasis and is an important technique in dermatological surgery.…”

Reducing blood splatter in dermatological surgery: reply from the authors

“…Dear Editor , We thank Owen and Motley for their comment on our study about the incidence and risk factors of surgical blood splatter. They recommend the use of cotton gauze swabs over the tips of the bipolar forceps to minimize the risk of blood splatter.…”